Creative Arts LLP Peer Mentor

2 weeks ago


Lexington, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title:

Creative Arts LLP Peer Mentor

Requisition Number:

DU12166

Department Name:

8X000:College of Fine Arts

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$12.00/hour

Type of Position:

Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education:

Current UK Student

Required Related Experience:

Previous LLP Peer Mentor or community member

Required License/Registration/Certification:

NA

Physical Requirements:

Walking across campus, standing, sitting.

Shift:

Average 3-6 hours/week August 2024 – May 2025

Job Summary:

Peer Mentors are academically successful students (3.00 GPA and above) who aspire to be leaders and have a passion for the arts and mentoring others in the Creative Arts Living and Learning Program. Peer Mentors assist incoming freshmen in acclimating to UK’s campus and become involved with the arts community on campus. Each Peer Mentor will be assigned to a group of 10-20 students. Peer Mentors enroll in a 1-credit hour leadership course that meets weekly during the entire academic year.

Peer Mentors will:

  • Attend all training activities.
  • Enroll and actively participate in the one hour Leadership Development for Creative Arts Peer Mentors course offered in the fall and spring.
  • Maintain weekly contact with students.
  • Fully participate in all peer mentor activities; conflicts with classes and rehearsals will be addressed on a case by case basis.
  • Plan creative arts and academic studies activities with students.
  • Promote attendance at a variety of Creative Arts events.
  • Encourage students to use a variety of academic resources.
  • Perform required administrative functions such as record-keeping and evaluations.
  • Submit programming ideas to the LLP Coordinator.
  • Maintain an optimistic attitude and serve as a positive role model, which includes, but is not limited to, being on time and prepared for all Creative Arts related commitments, meeting deadlines, managing time, using appropriate language and humor, and checking/responding to email in a timely fashion.
  • Maintain good judicial standing with the Office of Residence Life and good academic standing.
  • Communicate and be respectful at all regularly scheduled meetings with the Resident Director and Resident Advisors, serving as a role model to freshmen.
  • Work as a part of a living learning team with Faculty Co-Directors and Residence Life Staff.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply:

07/31/2024

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



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